33 32 000 Removing and installing complete left or right trailing arm

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BRAKE DISC .
Only on right side: Remove lead for brake pad sensor from trailing arm
Remove pulse generator incl. lead from trailing arm . See 34 52 535 REPLACING A REAR PULSE GENERATOR .
Remove stabilizer link from trailing arm

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
When supporting components, make sure that

the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the lifting platform

Support trailing arm from underneath using a workshop jack.

Release nut and remove screws (1).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ. .

Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to trailing arm to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release screw (2).

Fig 1: Removing Trailing Arm

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Installation:

Refit eccentric adjustment washer.

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ. .

Release screw (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw (1)

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Mark position of trailing arm bracket to body to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release screws (1) and remove trailing arm with bracket .

Installation:

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ. .

Fig 3: Identifying Trailing Arm And Screws

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .